Rent a salon by the hour in Washington, DC

When you're planning a movie, the set is part of what makes the plot believable. And the more authentic the props you include the more immersive the film becomes. Many of the most ordinary sets are some of the hardest to build, however. Sets like salons, diners, prisons, and hospitals are difficult because they require so many props to look good. Building a hair, skin, or nail salon from scratch also means decorating the walls with believable accessories.
Filmmakers do have some alternatives to building their own salon set, however. You can book time at a film-friendly business that will let you produce a movie on their grounds. Or you can use a set that's purpose-built to look like a salon, restaurant, or other prop-intensive space.

If you need the most authentic looking salon then a working business is your best option. These spaces are cost-saving venues because you don't have to purchase any of the appliances or equipment the business already has. Most salons have contemporary design elements but some will be vintage-inspired or have other motifs that add a unique character to your film.
Film-friendly companies do have a few downsides to consider. For one, you'll be limited to filming when it's most convenient for the business, which may be after hours, when you don't have as much natural light. Or you may only be allowed to film on Sundays when the salon is closed. The lights, power outlets, and furniture may not be in the best place for a film production, either.

The alternative is to book time at a set designed to look like a salon! Many film production companies in DC have sets that replicate a hospital room, salon, prison cell, restaurant dining room, or other space that most movies need. The advantages are that you can work in these spaces any time of day for as long as you like. Booking a salon set can be for as short as an hour or for weeks at a time. You'll also have access to sound stages, power outlets in convenient places and you can arrange lighting or furniture as you wish. The only real downside is that you may not have as many props or as authentic a design as you wish. But the convenience factor makes hair salon sets for movies in Washington, D.C. a fantastic alternative to working with a film-friendly business.